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The Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation Founded June 21, 1972 Dear friends, I I am writing this letter to you in December 2014, immediately after attending the patient Christmas Party that our Foundation hosts every year at North Shore University Hospital. My heart is filled with so much happiness and fulfillment, because at times like this I can see first-hand all that the Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation does for those individuals forced on this journey of living with cancer. Yes, we work for a cure; this goal is most important. But along the way our patients are coping with all of the physical issues associated with becoming healthy again. It is a long and challenging road, and they travel it with dignity and grace. I saw today, as I do every day, the difference we make; the difference you make. Without your support none of this would be possible. When you support the Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation, you can see the results of your generosity on a daily basis. You effect positive change with every donation you make. And so, as you read this in the new year, I would like to thank you all for your incredible support of our Faith, Hope & Love Giving Campaign. It is obvious that we have achieved our goal and beyond. Our commitments to our patients and our research will be honored and hopefully we will soon see a world without cancer. May God bless you and your loved ones with health and happiness in the new year. I am forever grateful; because of you, the Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation is alive and well. Tita and Joseph Monti Founders Richard Monti, Chairman; Caroline Monti Saladino, President; Arthur Saladino, Chairman With Faith, Hope & Love, Caroline Monti Saladino, President The Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation St. Anthony’s High School Gregorian Schola, led by Bro. Joshua DiMauro, OSF, performs for the patients and staff of 7 Monti Caroline Monti Saladino and Bro. Joshua DiMauro, OSF with St. Anthony’s High School Gregorian Schola winter 2015 – Vol. 29, No. 1 GIVING CAMPAIGN 2014 PLATINUM ($10,000+) Banfi Vintners Judi & Richard Bua in loving memory of Scott Bua Lauren Cona & Family in loving memory of Scott Bua Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Danielle & Joe Faria & Family Michele & Robert Fitzsimmons & Family Anna & Steve Gevinski & Family The Goodrich Family Niki & Joe Gregory & Family Terry & Stuart Hayim The Kitt Family Jackie & Paul Lomtevas & Family in honor of the Monti & Saladino Families Richard & Erin Monti & Family Jane & Michael Norman Geanine & Malcolm Palmer & Family in loving memory of Scott Bua Kathy Rayfield in loving memory of Scott Bua Ronald Rose Arthur & Caroline Monti Saladino Don & Melissa Saladino & Family Joe & Sarah Saladino & Family Mr. & Mrs. Edward Travaglianti & Family Friends and Family of Tory Zabatino BENEFACTOR ($5,000+) The Aiello Family David & Bernadette Strianese Borg in loving memory of Bobby Strianese & Carol Wenk Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cassandro, Jabb & Co. The Croation American Charitable Foundation, Mr. & Mrs. Wally Szczerbiak & Family The Damaghi Family in honor of Stuart Hayim Estee Lauder Co. Carmela & Jack Kelly & Family Mr. & Mrs. Carl Lombardi Mr. & Mrs. Michael Mazzei Mr. & Mrs. Chris Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Scott Murray in loving memory of William John Murray Joel Simon & Family in loving memory of Ellen Simon, the Mayor of 7 Monti The Soviero Family Ella & Bernard Strianese Top Banana Dr. & Mrs. James Watson GOLD ($3,500+) Air Stream Foods Mr. & Mrs. Carmine Fiore Dr. & Mrs. William Healy Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Plancher in honor of Robert & Sylvia Aiello Two Cousins Fish Market SILVER ($1,500+) Calavo Growers Cassmon Realty 2 Edward Chernoff The Employees of Crest Hollow Country Club DeMatteis Organizations Dortoni Bakery F & F Roofing Mr. & Mrs. Dominick Foresto in loving memory of Joseph & Tita Monti Friends of TJ Foundation Ally Gottesman, Candy Cures Cancer Amy & John Hughes & Family in honor of the Monti & Saladino Families Jack & Rose Floral Design, Jack Rutigliano Mr. & Mrs. Alan Kugelmass in honor of Ari Kugelmass and Shana & Scott Stevens Dr. & Mrs. Leon Lachman in loving memory of Louis Lachman Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Chantal Weinhold Howard & Margaret Cuomo Maier Gary Melius, The Elena Melius Foundation Pet Peeves, Janine Dion Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Schumm Simon Paston & Sons Southern Wine & Spirits SYSCO Long Island Chuck Weinstein, Design Audio Visual Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Weinstein in honor of the Saladino Family BRONZE ($500+) Above All Storefronts Mr. & Mrs, Anthony Alizio in loving memory of Josephine Marie Alizio Nino Antuzzi Arrow Concrete Corp. Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Balducci Susan Baran Bazzini Co. Mike & Elyse Besso Drs. David Bernstein & Helen Kim Bisset Nursery Blue Bell Beer Distributors, Mike Severino Mr. & Mrs. John Bolz Gary Bronz Candor Janitorial Supply, Salvatore Giglio Cardinali Bakery Mr. & Mrs. Robert Carlson Celebi Produce Mr. Frank & Dr. Elizabeth Chau Checkmate Security Systems Classic Galleries, the Fromkin Family Coast Tropical Texas Thomas Colace County Line Hardware Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas D’Arienzo in loving memory of Tita & Joe Monti Del Rey Avocado Mr. & Mrs. Robert Demar DePinto Electric in loving memory of Tita Monti Lorinda DeRoulet Mr. & Mrs. Matt Dolinger Mr. & Mrs. Charles Drakos in loving memory of Constance Denslow and Nicholas Koumas Empire Merchants Eventful Productions Fade to Black in honor of all those who have suffered Mr. & Mrs. David Feinblatt Feriani Floral Fierman Produce Exchange Fine Art Photography Finishing Touch Fire Command Company Flowers by Brian, Brian Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Fox Freedom Freight Glenmar Photographer Vincent & Ally Gottesman in loving memory of Helaine Gottesman Edward Hand, Eco-Lab Harvest Sensations Joan Heaney in loving memory of Peter Heaney JET Sanitation Service John C. Schmitt & Associates Mr. & Mrs. Robert Karin Mr. & Mrs. Edward Keenan Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kleinknecht Ari Kugelmass in honor of Sandra Kugelmass Landscapes by Bob Dohne Ken Latham Lieber Bros. Lloyd Staffing, Merrill Banks Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Mattone in loving memory of Irene Mattone & Jessie Pessolano Mr. & Mrs. Mario Mavricos Mr. & Mrs. Michael McDevitt Mid-Atlantic Electrical Mr. & Mrs. Walter Morris Natalie’s Orchid Island Nathel & Nathel Nicolock Paving Steve & Connie Olish in honor of Connie Olish Patken Photographer, Inc. Marlene Patrella in honor of Vincent Vinciguerra, MD Mr. & Mrs. John Pufahl R & J Graphics Richards Security, Bill Richards Rigo Produce Jack Rubenstein, Esq., Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein Sam Tell Companies Peggy Scherr in loving memory of Dr. Lawrence Scherr Schuckman Realty Jerry Segura Signature Bank S. Katzman Produce St. Mary’s High School Dr. & Mrs. David Steinberg Nadya Swedan, MD, and Robert McIntyre in loving memory of Tita & Joe Monti Stylish Events Sterling Foundation TAD Exterminating Dr. & Mrs. Frank Tomao TPP Triple T Transport Tuxedo Park John Vassilaros, Vassilaros & Son Victor Joseph & Son Mr. & Mrs. Barry Weisfeld in honor of Stuart Hayim Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Wood Xtreme Sounds DJ FRIENDS 740 Franklin Avenue Holdings AC Video & Photography, Adam Cooper A Ruggiero Consulting Fabiola Abarca Joseph Abruzzo Accolade Building Maintenance Mr. & Mrs. Murray Ackerman Advantage Rental Center in loving memory of Matthew Enste ADG Designs AE Technology in loving memory of Michele Roberts Mr. & Mrs. Paul Aidala AK Food Brokers Sima Ali, Esq., Ali Law Group American Classics Ice Cream Rob Appel Atlantic Beverage Theresa Attard Edna Auerbach in loving memory of Ellen Simon Balco Industries Martin Bass Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Barber Hannah Bayarin in loving memory of Allan Bayarin David Beebe Mr. & Mrs. Ken Bell Mr. & Mrs. Warren Bellock in loving memory of Ellen Simon Lester Bellows, Jr. in loving memory of Marion Bellows Patricia Berger in loving memory of Thomas Berger Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bermudez Mr. & Mrs. Donald Bianchi Bissett Nursery Blue Moon Carpet Care Mr. & Mrs. Robert Boistis in loving memory of Hugh Kenary Bora Bora Fresh Squeezed Juices & Smoothies Mr. & Mrs. Peter Boulukos Bright Star Foods Calixtro Felicia Callan, MD in honor of Carmela Rasmussen and Vito Tirico Camelot Specialty Limos Louise Campbell Maureen Cannon, RN Honorable Rose Caputo Gina Carella T The Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation would like to extend its deepest gratitude to our many supporters for their ongoing dedication to our mission. Because of you, we are able to meet and even surpass, our commitments to the patients being treated in the four Don Monti Cancer Centers; the scientists working diligently in the Joseph & Tita Monti Research Center at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory; and the students in the Masters Program in the Joseph, Tita and Don Monti Genetics and Human Development Lab at LIU Post. Please note that it is possible that some donations arrived just after this publication went to print; we apologize for any inadvertent omissions, and are truly grateful for every contribution. Ethel Caruso Elizabeth Caserta Vivian Casil in loving memory of Ellen Simon Craig Cassano Bernadette Castro Chasan Food Distributors Mr. & Mrs. Ken Cherry in loving memory of Ellen Simon Christina Renna Foundation Murray Cohen Ann Coleman Maria Conti in honor of Patricia Bonadonna Dolores Costello Costello’s Ace Hardware County Line Hardware Coutros Bros. Produce James Cozza Pierre Crosby Crystal Valley Foods Gene & Kelly Culbreath Mr. & Mrs. Claude Cuvier Rose Czerniawski D’Arrigo Bros. Drs. Carol & Michael Dannenberg Jerome Dano in loving memory of Janet McHale Mr. & Mrs. Ken Darby Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Delahanty Mr. & Mrs. Larry Dell Aquilla Patricia Devlin 14-year AML survivor Judy Diana in loving memory of William Diana D. Klaus Dittmar Mr. & Mrs. Vincenzo Domingo in loving memory of Soccorsa Saracino Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Dowling Earthbound Farms Ed Miniat, Inc. Elegancia Entertainment Empire Reporting Rosemarie Ennis Rabbi Michael Erlich Mr. & Mrs. Mark Ermann in loving memory of Annette Iaquinta Essential Nail Spa Joseph Failla in loving memory of Karl Hofmeister Louis Failla Dennis Fassman Mr. & Mrs. Burt Faustman Sarah Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Harry Fishman in loving memory of Ellen Simon Cynthia Flaim in loving memory of Sara Flaim Jill & Lloyd Flaxman Dominck Florio Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Frank Freeman Engineering Fresh Pick Produce Fresh Start Produce Anne Gaipa in loving memory of Ellen Simon The Stanley & Eve Geller Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. David Givner in honor of Sarah Givner’s graduation from Medical School Mr. & Mrs. Frederic Gold Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Graham Kathleen Grant Greenvale Chemist Mr. & Mrs. Richard Grosso in loving memory of Evelyn Citrin Grumman Retiree Club H2M Architects & Engineers Janet Hagerman Eleanor Halpern in honor of Arleen Uroff Hanan Products Co. Inc. Linda Harney in loving memory of Vivian Harney Bess Hatsis Mr. & Mrs. Albert Haug Lenore Hayde Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hennessey Hicksville Window Cleaning Dolores Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. Chris Homer Mr. & Mrs. Francesco Ierardo in loving memory of Ellen Simon Jack Berlith & Sons Plumbing Jeffrey Studio Diana Jindra J. Margiotta Bakery Gloria Jones in loving memory of Albert Brunnhoelzl Karen Jordan in loving memory of Ellen Simon Mr. & Mrs. Alex Kalb Mr. & Mrs. Nat Kantor Susan & Jay Kaplan Mr. & Mrs. William Kelleher Kettle Cuisine Mr. & Mrs. Gary Klein Joan Komorowski Joseph Koneski in loving memory of Valerie Koneski Mr. & Mrs. Marvyn Kornberg in loving memory of Stuart Dix Carol Krohn Ari Kugelmass Lakota Construction Landmark Foods Lapinskas & Associates Irene & Gene Leff Elizabeth Leonard Mr. & Mrs. J. J. Lesko Let’s Trick Cancer Michael, Catherine & Mario Fuentes, and Caroline McGrath Margot Ligh in loving memory of Alfred M. H. Tsai Lighter Than Air Mr. & Mrs. Jacques Linden in honor of Dr. Lovecchio Marie Lobosco in loving memory of Charles and Joseph Lobosco Lochness Mr. & Mrs. Scott Lohan Mr. & Mrs. James Longworth Kathleen Lopez in loving memory of Jim DiCicco Mr. & Mrs. Terry Lynam Marie Mack in loving memory of Lawrence Mack Main Street Nursey Mammoth Painting Margolin & Margolin Mark of Elegance Limousine Service Martin Delgado, Inc. Clayton Martorello Mr. & Mrs. John Martuge Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Mauri MaxTex Mr. & Mrs. Kieran McGowan Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Menkin Mr. & Mrs. Richard Merzbacher Charles Migliore in loving memory of Vincent Migliore, Sr. Fay Milea Theresa Milo Janice & Bruce Minerley in loving memory of Scott Bua Mr. & Mrs. John Mitchell Jon Monge Rev. Nick Montanino Mr. & Mrs. John Morhardt in loving memory of Raymond and Margaret Croak Josef Mortak Mr. & Mrs. Howard Moy Mark Mulvey Mr. & Mrs. Stephan Muto National Waste Services NS Electrical Supply NYU Entertainment Oceanside Christopher Federal Credit Union Kristin & Peter Ognibene in loving memory of John & Lois Saladino Y. D. Oleksiw Bernice Orol Karen Orzel Rita Palmieri in loving memory of Anthony Palmieri Patchogue Plate Glass Pat Pruzan Design Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Pepe in honor of Drs. Bradley and Vinciguerra Kathy & Phil Peranzo in loving memory of Kaleigh Fallon Phillips Mushroom Farms Mr. & Mrs. John Piazza Piccola Bussola in loving memory of Pasquale Lubrano Mr. & Mrs. Carmine Pisano Planet Party Planners Plant Doctor Linda Platzer Edward Polk Frank Pomponio Produce Alliance The Projekt Paula Ptaschnik in loving memory of Gene Taubel Mr. & Mrs. Vincenzo Pugliese Mr. & Mrs. Roland Puton Pyramid Air Conditioning Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Quatela in loving memory of Pasqua DeCarlo Scott Raffa, Encore Events Lawrence Restieri Mr. & Mrs. Joe Rispoli Lisa Roberts Ronald Rose Carol Roseberry in loving memory of John Roseberry Rubin Bros. Produce Ryder in honor of Bob Fitzsimmons Sam Tell Company Satur Farms Mr. & Mrs. Richard Savetsky John Saxe Mr. & Mrs. Erik Schaeffer Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Schindler Elaine Schmelkin in loving memory of Alvin Glasser Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Schneider in loving memory of Anna Cosimano Arlene Scholer in loving memory of Margaret Scholer, who received home visits from the Don Monti Mobile Van Pamela Schrank in loving memory of Ellen Simon Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Schulman in honor of Fran & Steve Friedman Serruto Builders in honor of Matt DeGiaimo Rev. Vincent Sica Sheila Silver in loving memory of Mrs. Renee Ginsberg Sherry Silverman in loving memory of Ellen Simon Dr. Steven Silverman Carol Silverstein in loving memory of Edith Greenberg Sir Oliver Limousine Sister Mary Eileen in loving memory of Sister Florence Marie Smith Electrical Services Smith & Sons Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Snailer Gloria Sombrotto Phyllis Somma in honor of Phyllis Antonucci Mr. & Mrs. George Sorensen Angela Sottovia in loving memory of Julian Sottovia Michael Spinelli in loving memory of Scotty Bua St. Patrick’s Church, Rev. Monsignor John Bennett, Pastor Stein, Devisser & Mintz Rise & Alan Stern in loving memory of Ellen Simon Mr. & Mrs. Bob Stevens in loving memory of Arnold Hertz Shana Stevens Strauss Bakery Linda Stuhl in loving memory of Ellen Simon Summit Harvest Edith Sussman Pauline Szturma Mr. & Mrs. Ignacio Tamburello in loving memory of Karl Hofmeister CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 www.donmontifoundation.org 3 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 Dr. & Mrs. Salvatore Tangredi in loving memory of Elena Ciriello Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Telep Thomas Martin Plumbing Florence Todisco Tony Lante Photography Total Quality Logistics Twin County Pool Mr. & Mrs. Robert Tyrie US Foods V & J Auto Body in loving memory of Giuseppe Cacciatore Via Trento Vincent DeRosa Provisions Louis Vinciguerra in loving memory of Valerie Vinciguerra & in honor Vincent Vinciguerra, MD Mr. & Mrs. John Vlismas Rocelle Wasserman in loving memory of Ellen Simon Mr. & Mrs. George Watson We Like 2 Party West Side Foods White Coffee Corp. White Toque Williams Candy Shoppe Marsha Winkler in loving memory of Harold Plutes Ya-Whooo Organic Garden Linda Zamojcin in loving memory of Thomas Zamojcin Annual Christmas Party T The annual Christmas party on the 7th floor of the Monti Pavilion at North Shore University Hospital has become a truly heartwarming tradition over the years, and this past year, was made even more so by a special performance from St. Anthony’s High School Gregorian Schola. The Schola, under the direction of Brother Joshua DiMauro, OSF, is a select ensemble of Juniors and Seniors from St. Anthony’s High School in South Huntington. The group performs more advanced pieces of Gregorian Chant and Liturgical music required for Masses and special events throughout the school year. The Schola travels across Long Island each season, to local churches, hospitals and nursing homes providing concert repertoire and seasonal songs to entertain and inspire their audiences. The patients, staff and volunteers of 7 Monti were all deeply moved by the recital. “The performance by St. Anthony’s was inspirational,” said Caroline Monti Saladino. “Both my parents were opera singers and life-long patrons of the arts. They had a profound understanding of how music and song can touch people’s lives in such a positive way, and I could feel them smiling down on this beautiful gathering today. It was wonderful to see the patients enjoying the music so fully, and solidifies our feelings about our Complementary Therapies program.” The students were also moved by the experience. “We were very happy to sing for the patients to raise their spirits during this Christmas season,” said one student. “Their appreciation for our music made this event stand out as one of the most significant presentations of our season.” The Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation is grateful to Brother Joshua and the Gregorian Schola for sharing their talent with us in this very meaningful way. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Bunny Burns and her daughters Collen DeGaetano, RN, and Kelly Lewis and their families for their tremendous efforts in making the Christmas party the joyful event that it always is. Patient Allison Main celebrates the season with her mom, Dale Main. Caroline Monti Saladino, Melissa Saladino and Eileen Fitzgerald-McGrath, RN, deliver presents to patients Qi Lin, Nurse Manager, RN, holds up the telephone so that patients in isolation who were unable to attend the party could hear the performance Audrey Weissman, NP; Bunny Burns; Francine Rella; Qi Lin, RN; Kelly & Robert Lewis, Pasquale & Louisa Barba; Louise Weck Bunny Burns with her granddaughter, Shannon Lewis, who is a member of the Schola Cathy, Maria Sotir, Beatriz Guzman, Vanessa Ortiz, Dayana Hurtado, Santa, Louise Weck, Maria Tekie, Primrose Lee, Manuel Cunha, Qi Lin Bunny Burns and Craig Devoe, MD 4 F CSHL: 125 Years Fighting Cancer on Long Island Founded in 1890, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) has been at the forefront of cancer biology and genetics for most of its 125-year history. From the beginning, the financial support and friendship of local partners has enabled CSHL to perform innovative cancer research. Today, with friends like the Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation, CSHL is one of the nation’s top National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Centers, developing new ways to diagnose and treat even the most intractable cancers. All here in your backyard on Long Island! FROM THE VERY BEGINNING In the earliest days of CSHL, scientists developed the first strains of mice with increased susceptibility or resistance to cancer. This technology became the basis of the mouse models on which modern cancer research depends. From the 1930s to 1950s, cancer research at CSHL could be found in an unexpected place: the plant biology labs. Dr. Barbara McClintock’s Nobel-Prize winning discovery of “jumping genes” later helped explain the genetic changes in diseases like leukemia. After winning the Nobel Prize in 1963, Dr. Watson became Director of CSHL, where he initiated research that brought CSHL to the front lines of contemporary cancer research. In 1972, the Laboratory received its first cancer grant from the National Institutes of Health. CSHL was designated a National Cancer Institute Cancer Center in 1987. THE NEXT CENTURY The 21st century heralded the genomics era, bringing new understanding of the genetic changes that cause cancer. CSHL scientists are now developing a technique called single-cell sequencing that will produce inexpensive, noninvasive cancer diagnostics to detect cancerous cells in ordinary blood samples. Other technologies from CSHL can shut off any gene in the genome – a boon in developing new cancer drugs. Seizing on these revolutionary developments, CSHL President and Cancer Center Director Dr. Bruce Stillman charted a new course called the Cancer Therapeutics Initiative (CTI). The goal: informing the development of improved cancer diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Funded primarily through philanthropy from foundations and private individuals, including the Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation, the initiative integrates the genetics of cancer with cutting-edge tools to bring the best drugs to the clinic faster. CSHL Professor Nick Tonks is working on a breast cancer drug with North Shore-LIJ. CLINICAL TRIALS TODAY The CTI has several clinical trials underway, with more to come. CSHL is already producing promising results for the next generation of cancer therapies – ones that will work against even the most intractable forms of the disease. These therapies are not only more effective, but are also highly targeted, with fewer unwanted side effects. “There’s no longer a need for drug development to be a shot in the dark. We are drawing bull’s-eyes for drug discovery,” says Dr. Chris Vakoc. Dr. Vakoc’s work has identified several promising leukemia targets – one of which brought a drug inhibitor to clinical trials. He has teamed up with Dr. Stillman to study another strong leukemia drug target. This effort builds on previous work from Dr. Stillman’s lab, which uncovered a gene that is required for colon and breast cancer progression. Together, Drs. Vakoc and Stillman have demonstrated in pre-clinical studies that inhibition of this gene is also very effective in treating a lethal form of leukemia. The CTI’s success is grounded in basic molecular biology and genetics – the core of CSHL’s history of scientific advancement. Dr. Nicholas Tonks discovered an entirely new class of enzymes that work to regulate how cells respond to their external environment. One particular member of this new class is involved in insulin response, but Dr. Tonks found that it also plays a role in breast cancer, particularly a subset of breast cancers that express the cancer-causing gene HER-2. Following up on this basic research, Dr. Tonks has identified a drug that inhibits the enzyme and has shown in pre-clinical studies that it blocks breast cancer metastasis. CSHL is now partnered with North Shore-LIJ Cancer Center to test this new HER-2-positive metastatic breast cancer treatment. “The ability of CSHL researchers to develop novel technologies that drive bold programs like the CTI demonstrates the power of private philanthropy,” says Dr. Stillman. “Thanks to continued support from The Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation, CSHL’s basic research programs are yielding advances that impact patients in the clinic.” www.donmontifoundation.org 5 T Eileen Fitzgerald McGrath, RN; Arthur Saladino; Caroline McGrath; Caroline Monti Saladino; Tara Fuentes; Mario Fuentes Sr.; Michael Fuentes; Catherine Fuentes; Mario Fuentes Jr. Caroline McGrath shows Caroline Monti Saladino her before and after likenesses. Cousins Caroline McGrath and Michael, Catherine and Mario Fuentes with Caroline Monti Saladino. Anja Hohmann describes her research to the group. Let’s Trick Cancer Ten-year-old Michael Fuentes has always been interested in magic, and as luck would have it, he happened to receive a magic kit for his birthday on July 30, 2014. After mastering several of the more difficult tricks, Michael took to the local beach to perform. As his skills grew, he found that his audience was so appreciative that they started tipping him for his performances. Having accumulated a fair amount of money, Michael wondered how he could use it to help people. Michael was inspired to help find a cure for cancer in two significant ways: the Fuentes family has, in recent years, lost two close friends to cancer; and Michael’s aunt, Eileen Fitzgerald-McGrath, RN, has been an Oncology Nurse in the Don Monti Division of Oncology Bone Marrow Transplant Unit for many years. Eileen’s dedication to her patients is very much a part of who she is, so it is only natural that her family is well acquainted with her work. Michael decided that he would donate all of the proceeds from his magic tricks to the Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation, so that he could directly help fund patient care, research and education – all of which will help to find a cure one day. Not to be outdone by their older brother, 8-year-old Catherine and 6-year-old Mario, Jr. decided to join the fundraising effort by selling their handcrafted bracelets on the beach as well. On the morning of November 21, 2014, Michael, Catherine and Mario came to visit the Don Monti Foundation office before school with their parents, Tara and Mario Fuentes Sr., as well as their aunt Eileen and cousin, Caroline McGrath. Thirteen-year-old Caroline has also joined the family’s fight against cancer by donating her beautiful hair to make wigs for children who have lost their own hair during chemotherapy. After formally presenting their donation to foundation president Caroline Monti Saladino and chairman Arthur Saladino, the family had the opportunity to tour the Joseph and Tita Monti Research Center at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Watson School of Biological Science graduate student, Anja Hohmann, was happy to explain her leukemia research to the group. Anja showed the children some of the equipment she uses and demonstrated how cells can change in different environments. It was a truly heartwarming visit for all present, as the children had the opportunity to see how their hard-earned dollars will be utilized, and the adults were able to witness the spark of enthusiasm come alive in young hearts and minds. We are most grateful to the Fitzgerald-McGrath and Fuentes families for their dedication to our mission. Don Monti Cancer Survivors Day We are thrilled to share the wonderful news of the naming of Don Monti Cancer Survivors Day, to be held Saturday June 6, 2015 at the North Shore-LIJ Cancer Institute at the Center for Advanced Medicine. The event is an uplifting celebration of life, with cancer survivors coming together to share their experiences and their strength with one another. Dancing, lunch and a special guest speaker will round out the festivities. 6 Scotty’s Walk H Heritage Park in Mount Sinai was once again the beautiful setting for Scotty’s Walk, held on September 13, 2014. The annual walk honors the life of Scott Bua, who lost his battle with leukemia on August 17, 2011, at age 37. The walk was organized by Scott’s parents, Judi and Rich Bua, and their dear friends, Kathy Rayfield, Lauren Cona and Geanine Palmer. The day was a beautiful tribute to Scott, with so many of his friends and family coming together in his memory. Scotty’s family wanted all of the money raised from the event to go directly toward patient care, research and education through the Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation’s many programs on Long Island. We are grateful for their continued support for our mission. Volunteers manning the registration booth. The 4th Annual Scotty’s Walk kicks off at Heritage Park. Kathy Rayfield, Caroline Monti Saladino, Richard & Judi Bua, Lauren Cona, Geanine Palmer. The Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation Inaugural Golf Event Monday, May 11, 2015 • Old Westbury Golf & Country Club SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES EVENT SPONSOR - $20,000 • Two foursomes, including golf, brunch, barbecue and cocktail hour/dinner • One tee sign and one flag pin flag • Recognition on the website • Recognition in event program DINNER SPONSOR - $10,000 • One foursome, including golf, brunch, barbecue and cocktail hour/dinner • Four additional dinner reservations • One tee sign • Recognition on the website • Signage at dinner • Recognition in event program COCKTAIL HOUR SPONSOR - $7,500 • One foursome, including golf, brunch, barbecue and cocktail hour/dinner Please call (516)367-5036 for more information • Four additional dinner reservations • One tee sign • Recognition on the website • Signage at cocktail hour • Recognition in event program BRUNCH SPONSOR - $7,500 • One foursome, including golf, brunch, barbecue and cocktail hour/dinner • One tee sign • Recognition on the website • Signage at brunch • Recognition in event program EAGLE - $5,000 • One foursome, including golf, brunch, barbecue and cocktail hour/dinner • One tee sign • Recognition on the website • Recognition in event program INDIVIDUAL FOURSOME - $3,000 • One foursome, including golf, brunch, barbecue and cocktail hour/dinner PATIO BARBECUE SPONSOR - $2,500 GOLF CART SPONSOR - $2,000 DRIVING RANGE SPONSOR - $2,000 PUTTING GREEN SPONSOR - $2,000 INDIVIDUAL - $750 • One golf entry, including golf, brunch, barbecue and cocktail hour/dinner TEE SIGN - $1,000 COCKTAIL HOUR/DINNER ONLY - $250 www.donmontifoundation.org 7 RD Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory One Bungtown Rd. Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 3 For more information, visit www.donmontifoundation.org Donate online at www.donmontifoundation.org Don Monti October 11, 1955 – June 21, 1972 T he Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation FOUNDER & FORMER PRESIDENT Tita Scandalis Monti, FFSC FORMER CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Joseph R. Monti, BFSC, KM PRESIDENT Caroline Monti Saladino CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD Richard D. Monti Arthur J. Saladino EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT Jackie Lomtevas EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS Matt DeGiaimo Danielle & Joseph Faria, Esq. Michele & Robert Fitzsimmons Anna & Stephen Gevinski Pat & Edward Travaglianti ADVISORY BOARD Lori Attivissimo, MD Ruthee-Lu Bayer, MD Alessandro Bellucci, MD David Bernstein, MD Howard & Margaret Cuomo Maier, MD Jane & Michael G. Norman, CPA Melanie & Robert Cassandro Gwen & John Cooleen Janine Dion Caroline B. Faria Debora & David Feinblatt Christina & Carmine A. Fiore Katy & Marc Goodrich Fran & Alan Gorman, DDS Niki & Joe Gregory Joann & Alex Hatsis, MD Stuart Hayim Susan & Robert Johnson Carmela & Jack Kelly Madelyn & Carl Lombardi Terry Lynam Valerie & Dan Martin Mary-Lynn & Timothy McDevitt Victoria & Edward Meagher Donald Monti Erin Monti Karen Orzel Bro. Edmond Precourt, FSC Randi Monti Puccio Kathy Rayfield Sarah & Joseph Saladino Melissa & Don Saladino Anthony Scotto Christine & Denis Sheahan Lori & Robert Soviero Shannon & Wally Szczerbiak Donna Monti Trinko George Raptis, MD George Tsunis Joan & David J. Steinberg, PhD Bruce Stillman, PhD Nadya Swedan, MD Vincent Vinciguerra, MD Gary Wadler, MD James D. Watson, PhD Kenneth Villani, R.Ph. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sylvia & Robert Aiello Donna & Frank Andrea Christine & David Boccia Judi & Richard Bua Bunny Burns HONORARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mario M. & Matilda R. Cuomo Thomas J. Degnan, MD Dennis Dowling John S. T. Gallagher Msgr. Thomas Hartman Joan Klocke, RN, MSN, OCN Ella & Bernard V. Strianese Who's Who H Howard Maier is President of Maier Ventures, a Long Island based marketing company, and creator of the Yoga Zone television series and videos. Prior to establishing Maier Ventures, Howard was President of The Maier Group, which he sold to Time-Warner. The Maier Group was the leading marketer of exercise videos in the United States, and was widely known for its “Buns of Steel” exercise video series. Prior to his entrepreneurial years, Howard was in senior marketing positions at Clairol, Inc. and Alberto-Culver. Howard devotes significant time and effort to charitable organizations. In 1994, he established the Maier Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides grants to charities including cancer care, special education and Holocaust education. Howard was Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County from 2004-2012 and currently serves on its Executive Committee. He transformed the Center to fight discrimination and intolerance today. Under his leadership, the Center provides tolerance and anti-bullying workshops to students throughout Long Island and added a program for police officers, “Law Enforcement and Society.” Howard has been a Trustee of North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System, Vice Chairman of Gilda’s Club Worldwide Cancer Organization, and is a member of the Advisory Board of The Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation. As a dedicated member of our Board, he has taken on the leadership role as Chairman of the Inaugural Golf Outing. Howard’s dedication to our common mission helps to ease the burden of Long Islanders living with cancer. We are most grateful for his commitment to our cause. Howard and his wife, Dr. Margaret Cuomo Maier, reside on Long Island and have five children and two grandchildren. Save the Dates Inaugural Golf Event Monday, May 11, 2015 Old Westbury Golf & Country Club Howard Maier, Chairman Howard Maier 44th Anniversary Ball of the Year November 14, 2015 Crest Hollow Country Club Woodbury, NY
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